Women's rugby union

US to host men's and women's Rugby World Cups for first time
By Steve Douglas May. 12, 2022 01:58 PM EDT
United States expected to be named host of Rugby World Cups
By Steve Douglas May. 11, 2022 07:12 AM EDT
With the full support of the White House, an American bid to stage the men's and women's Rugby World Cups is expected to receive the green light on Thursday as the...

Olympic travel a big challenge for some Pacific Island teams
By Steve Mcmorran Jul. 07, 2021 03:01 AM EDT
Perry Baker back in U.S. rugby 7s squad for Tokyo Olympics
Jul. 02, 2021 09:34 PM EDT
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Two-time world rugby sevens player of the year Perry Baker has recovered from a serious leg injury to earn his place in the U.S....

3 Samoan weightlifters to miss Olympics over virus concerns
By Steve Mcmorran Jul. 01, 2021 08:19 PM EDT
Fiji set for gold defense; New Zealand women aim for upgrade
Jul. 01, 2021 12:18 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: The first Olympic gold medal ever awarded in rugby sevens went to the Australian women's team. The Aussies held off archrival New Zealand...
World Rugby stays in-house in hiring new chief executive
Mar. 18, 2021 07:02 AM EDT
DUBLIN (AP) — World Rugby made the in-house move of hiring Alan Gilpin as the governing body’s chief executive, tasking the English official with leading the...
World Rugby launches 3-tier global women's competition
Mar. 16, 2021 06:29 AM EDT
DUBLIN (AP) — A global, 16-team women’s rugby competition was launched on Tuesday in an effort to unify the calendar across the hemispheres and raise...